Geoenvironmental Engineer

Pertemps Network Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Health scheme

Flexible start and finish times

Professional development

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced ground investigation engineer with at least two years’ experience to work across site investigation and the wider design process.

You’ll supervise remedial works, log soils, and report findings while travelling to UK sites and staying away from home when required; you’ll join an employee-owned consultancy committed to professional development and strong client liaison.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology, environmental science, civil engineering or related field.
• At least two years’ experience with an engineering consultancy or ground investigation contractor.
• Practical site investigation experience and ability to produce technical reports.
• Ability to manage site work and supervise subcontractors.
• Good organisation and clear written and verbal communication.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel away from home.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desk studies and factual/interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Log and sample soil and rock.
• Carry out ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Manage and supervise site investigations, remedial works, and earthworks.
• Coordinate subcontractors and communicate progress to colleagues and clients.
• Support infrastructure and structural engineers with geoenvironmental input.

Skills

Site investigation

Report writing

Communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

Geology / Environmental Science / Civil Engineering degree

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

If you have at least two years’ experience in ground investigation and are ready to take on more responsibility, this role offers the chance to work across both site investigation and the wider design process.

You’ll join an employee-owned engineering consultancy where the geoenvironmental team works closely with civil, infrastructure and structural engineers. The work covers projects across the UK, with opportunities to manage site activity, develop your technical reporting and work towards chartership.

About the Opportunity

You’ll help deliver ground investigation projects from initial desk study through to fieldwork and reporting. You’ll also supervise remedial works and earthworks, and provide ground‑related technical input to other engineering teams.

The role is based in Leeds and involves travel to sites across the UK, including periods working away from home.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare desk studies and factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
• Log and sample soil and rock.
• Carry out ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Manage and supervise site investigations, remedial works and earthworks.
• Coordinate subcontractors and communicate progress and findings to colleagues and clients.
• Support infrastructure and structural engineers with geoenvironmental advice.

Essentials – What We’re Looking For

• A degree in geology, environmental science, civil engineering or a related subject.
• At least two years’ relevant experience with an engineering consultancy or ground investigation contractor.
• Practical experience of site investigation and technical report writing.
• The confidence to manage site work and deal with subcontractors.
• Good organisation and clear written and verbal communication.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to work away when required.

A relevant master’s degree or progress towards chartership with a professional body would be an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Employee ownership, with potential share ownership options and a tax‑free bonus subject to business performance.
• At least 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• 5% employer pension contribution and a health scheme.
• Flexible start and finish times around core working hours.
• Funded professional development, mentoring and one professional subscription.
• Free parking at the Leeds office.
• Company vehicle or car allowance, depending on the role.